TN HB2562

Continuing Education Requirements

Passed House William Lamberth (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
2/10
Risk Level
Low
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
0 found

The bill HB2562 focuses on amending continuing education requirements for medical professionals, specifically mandating that a portion of these hours be dedicated to nutrition. The sponsor, William Lamberth, has a background as an attorney and is involved in various community and educational boards, but there are no direct financial interests that align with the healthcare industry or the specific requirements of this bill. His personal financial interests are primarily in law and consulting, which do not directly intersect with the healthcare education mandates outlined in the legislation.

Given that Lamberth's professional activities do not include direct involvement in healthcare services or education related to nutrition, the risk of a conflict of interest is low. His roles as a board member for various organizations and his law practice do not present a scenario where he would financially gain from the enactment of this bill. Therefore, there are no significant overlaps that would suggest a potential conflict of interest regarding personal financial gain from the legislation.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Attorney Lawyers/Law Firms AI-researched
Employer Partner at Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Lamberth Consulting AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Sumner County CASA TN Legislature bio
Spouse Employer Spouse employed by Sumner County Schools AI-researched
Employer STATE OF TN Government TN Ethics Commission
Employer SELF EMPLOYED ATTORNEY Lawyers/Law Firms TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner PORTLAND COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UNITED WAY SUMNER CO BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2026 to current Education TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW TN Ethics Commission
Occupation Law, STATE OF TN TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: LAMBERTH PAC TN Ethics Commission

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Legislative Votes
HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
House · Mar 31, 2026
Passed
21
YEA
0
NAY
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
House · Mar 18, 2026
Passed
6
YEA
0
NAY
1
NOT VOTING

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.